remember the IRAQ who threw a shoe at bush

RACER X · 12-02-2009, 11:51 AM

http://www.reuters.com/article/lates.../idUSGEE5B02HE

Fellow Iraqi turns tables on Bush shoe-thrower
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PARIS, Dec 1 (Reuters) - An Iraqi reporter imprisoned for throwing his shoes at U.S. President George W. Bush found himself on the receiving end of a similar footwear attack in Paris on Tuesday.

Muntazer al-Zaidi, whose flare-up against Bush last December turned into a symbol of Iraqi anger, was speaking at a news conference to promote his campaign for victims of the war in Iraq when a man in the audience hurled a shoe at him.

It hit the wall next to his head and a scuffle ensued in the audience, television footage showed.

French media said the attacker was an exiled Iraqi journalist who spoke in defence of U.S. policy, accusing Zaidi of siding with a dictatorship, before throwing his shoe.

Zaidi's own outburst summed up the feelings of many Iraqis about the U.S. military invasion of their country and the ensuing bloodshed and sectarian killing.

Millions of people around the world saw images of him shouting "this is a goodbye kiss from the Iraqi people, dog," during a news conference by the former U.S. leader, before throwing his shoes at him.

Zaidi, a television reporter, was sentenced to three years' imprisonment for assaulting a head of state. This was later reduced to one year and he was released in September.

He has alleged that he was tortured by guards after his arrest. (Reporting by Sophie Hardach; editing by Andrew Dobbie) ((sophie.hardach@thomsonreuters.com; Paris Newsroom +33 1 4949 5188; Reuters Messaging:

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shmike · 12-02-2009, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by RACER X

He has alleged that he was tortured by guards after his arrest.

I just hope nobody gave him a fat lip.

Smittie61984 · 12-02-2009, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by shmike

I just hope nobody gave him a fat lip.

I think a 1 year old Lazy Boy, 52" or less LCD with only 500 channels, and a massuse with happy ending optional is now "torture".

Fuck that asshole. SS should have taken him out by the 2nd shoe.

Imagine if he threw it at Obama. He'd probalby take 10days to figure out moving out of the the way of the shoe.

z06boy · 12-03-2009, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Smittie61984

I think a 1 year old Lazy Boy, 52" or less LCD with only 500 channels, and a massuse with happy ending optional is now "torture".

Fuck that asshole. SS should have taken him out by the 2nd shoe.

Imagine if he threw it at Obama. He'd probalby take 10days to figure out moving out of the the way of the shoe.

I don't know about Obama not getting out of the way...he's pretty quick from what I see.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2IIBjDS_H0

Smittie61984 · 12-03-2009, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by z06boy

I don't know about Obama not getting out of the way...he's pretty quick from what I see.

That's only when he gets the urge to kill.

Apoc · 12-04-2009, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Smittie61984

That's only when he gets the urge to kill.

Bush is the murderer,not obama.

Its amazing how americans are tying to blame bush's mess on obama now. And, when Bush was in power, It was clintons fault

hipocrits.

Particle Man · 12-04-2009, 11:02 AM

[Austin Powers]Austin Powers Who throws a shoe? Honestly! [/Austin Powers]

Papa_Complex · 12-08-2009, 09:25 AM

He who lives by the shoe, dies by the shoe.

The original incident made me realize one thing; I want GW on my dodgeball team.

z06boy · 12-08-2009, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Papa_Complex

He who lives by the shoe, dies by the shoe.

The original incident made me realize one thing; I want GW on my dodgeball team.

12-02-2009, 11:51 AM	#1
RACER X AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Richmond, Tx Moto: '10 Tuono Factory Posts: 4,569	remember the IRAQ who threw a shoe at bush http://www.reuters.com/article/lates.../idUSGEE5B02HE Fellow Iraqi turns tables on Bush shoe-thrower Tue Dec 1, 2009 5:05pm EST Email \| Print \| Share\| Reprints \| Single Page[-] Text [+] PARIS, Dec 1 (Reuters) - An Iraqi reporter imprisoned for throwing his shoes at U.S. President George W. Bush found himself on the receiving end of a similar footwear attack in Paris on Tuesday. Muntazer al-Zaidi, whose flare-up against Bush last December turned into a symbol of Iraqi anger, was speaking at a news conference to promote his campaign for victims of the war in Iraq when a man in the audience hurled a shoe at him. It hit the wall next to his head and a scuffle ensued in the audience, television footage showed. French media said the attacker was an exiled Iraqi journalist who spoke in defence of U.S. policy, accusing Zaidi of siding with a dictatorship, before throwing his shoe. Zaidi's own outburst summed up the feelings of many Iraqis about the U.S. military invasion of their country and the ensuing bloodshed and sectarian killing. Millions of people around the world saw images of him shouting "this is a goodbye kiss from the Iraqi people, dog," during a news conference by the former U.S. leader, before throwing his shoes at him. Zaidi, a television reporter, was sentenced to three years' imprisonment for assaulting a head of state. This was later reduced to one year and he was released in September. He has alleged that he was tortured by guards after his arrest. (Reporting by Sophie Hardach; editing by Andrew Dobbie) ((sophie.hardach@thomsonreuters.com; Paris Newsroom +33 1 4949 5188; Reuters Messaging: http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/up/play...26714&src=news __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 2014 GROM! 181cc of FURY 2010 Aprilia Tuono Factory - SOLD 2009 SFV Gladius - SOLD 2008 Hayabusa - SOLD.

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12-08-2009, 09:25 AM	#8
Papa_Complex Nomadic Tribesman Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Brampton, Canada Moto: '09 ER-6n Posts: 11,150	He who lives by the shoe, dies by the shoe. The original incident made me realize one thing; I want GW on my dodgeball team. __________________ "Everything's better with pirates." - Lodge, "Dorkness Rising" http://www.morallyambiguous.net/